Fragmented Listing Fragments Highlight Auction Price Tags
A damaged OCR fragment shows scattered prices such as 3.00 05.00 25.00 75.00 and 195.00 995.00, plus brief mentions of models and candidates. No clear event or full item context is readable.
01 Apr 1941
Page 1
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1941
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment shows scattered prices such as 3.00 05.00 25.00 75.00 and 195.00 995.00, plus brief mentions of models and candidates. No clear event or full item context is readable.
Federal agents opened sabotage investigations as Axis protests mounted over protective seizures of German and Italian ships in U.S. ports. Officials indicated possible criminal prosecutions while diplomats sought actions regarding crews and vessels tied up abroad.
In Callao harbor two German merchantmen the Leipzig and Moncerrete were set afire as their crews opened seacocks after being stopped by Peruvian cruiser Coronel Bolognes firing warning shots. Earlier two other German ships sailed without papers. Nearby nations moved to seize Axis vessels in sympathy with the United States as Mexico Cuba and others act to gain control of ships.
City Solicitor Walter H. Scott was hit by a car on North Center Street at 12 45 this morning. He suffered a brain concussion, facial cuts, scalp contusion and back bruises and remained under hospital care in a semi conscious state. Officer Cross remained at the scene and his car was held for investigation as police probe continues.
London reports a new explosive bomb produced devastating results in a nine hour raid on Emden, Germany, with Bremen and shipyards among targets. Masses of debris lit by fires described, pilot noting houses lifting into the air as bombs burst. official statements confirm heavy destruction.
Milwaukee police again broke up disturbances at the Alis-Chalmers Mfg. Co. plant after strikers gathered on South 70th Street in West Allis. A rolling fortress of armor plates, sharpshooters, and gas bombs faced the pickets as production workers returned for a fourth day of a back to work movement urged by national defense officials.
In Lima Peru on April 1 Perdvin troops occupied Lufthansa workshop and hangar at the airport seizing two German airliners. They say the occupation occurred last night and the event follows unrest and military action in the capital.
Fire Captain Joseph W. Silbert II died in a rag factory fire in Philadelphia sparked by spontaneous combustion. Eleven firefighters were overcome during the nightlong blaze at the J. Milton Hagg facility, which recently landed a $28,000 government contract for wiping rags.
Washington April 1 the United States and Mexico signed a convention for reciprocal use of air fields and bases enabling American military planes to speed to Panama. The accord, signed by Sumner Welles and Francisco Castill0 Najera, strengthens defenses of the Panama Canal by rapid southward shift of air force reinforcements if needed. Continued on Page Six.
President Roosevelt presses for uninterrupted operation of the bituminous coal industry as union operators and the United Mine Workers negotiate in the Appalachian eight-state region. A potential eight-hour day is linked to the talks, with a midnight deadline for a new pact and looming holiday effects on production.
Berlin authorities refrained from further comment on events in Belgrade and Yugoslavia. They warned the situation is dangerous with uncontrollable passions and widespread turbulence across the country.
A fire of undetermined origin swept through the Allencrest restaurant and hotel in State College Pa driving 31 people from their rooms. The blaze caused about 45000 in damage and two Arcmen were injured while fighting the flames.
Members of the Cloister's Rule Club met in monthly session at the Peivew school and discussed a possible settlement between Hae Corry damestawn Manusset iris Corporation and the Conty James town socuts of the TA. The Second Ward district resumed operation and a social dinner was served. The group debated May meeting locations and Good Friday service plans with restrictions on clerks. A State Employment Service memo sought club cooperation in a value defense program. Russell Briggs chaired a program of instrumental numbers from Hugh Meeker's Music Shop. The session included a brief history talk on the crisis of the pismo. SENATE PASSES MILK BILL in Harrisburg with 43 to 0. The bill moves to the House for consideration.
Journal report cites realtors noting spring moving trends below normal this year. An official says April meter changes will be twice as large as last year, with May 1 changes also expected to be significant, indicating movements above recent years.
Faint lines show a school board hesitating over tax hikes amid proposed funding and spending plans. The meeting stressed budget clarity and resident impact while debating priorities and potential revenue.
Mexican navy reports orders to marines and customs at Tampico to seize and redirect Axis ships heading toward the Gulf. Crews to patrol and prevent subversion, with one ship crewed to guard against sinking, and a squad of 10 to 11 men stationed aboard each vessel to deter forceful actions. Robbery at Clearfield. police seek suspects. Roosevelt returns to White House after holiday break. president resumes duties.
The Hammond Brexarar Company plans to erect three two story homes in Corry's Wright Street and East Irving Street areas. The two on Wright Street will face Clos Eder with six rooms and bath each. The Brown family attorney Roger Brown is relocating to Gorry to settle property matters as the firm proceeds with the project. The broader note confirms Eritrea's capital Asmara capitulated to British forces on April 1.
Belgrade sources say Yugoslavia’s new government debates joining Soviet Russia and Turkey in a neutral declaration. The idea, pushed by the Soviet Union, could influence Germany Yugoslavia ties while Regent Paul’s ousted cabinet faced the Axis three power treaty. Milan Gabrilovu, former minister to Moscow, travels to Ankara then Moscow as envoy.
Belgrade reports indicate Hitler demands full demobilization as Yugoslavia edges toward alliance terms with Germany. Yugoslav leaders debate public replies while military mobilization faces shifting positions and public order measures.
New York April 1 a very severe earthquake was recorded 3461 miles from New York on the Fordham University seismograph. Two shocks occurred first at 5 50 17 a m and second at 5 15 31 a m. German ship reports near Lima Peru indicate scouting in the Pacific for Muenchen and Hermantils. Court approves Erie defense housing project condemning 44 acres in Erie for a national defense measure.
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